Description
This Cajun Shrimp and Sausage Pasta is a delightful mix of creamy sauce, succulent shrimp, and hearty sausage, perfect for a quick yet indulgent meal. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, its rich flavor and vibrant colors will entice everyone to the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 12 ounces large raw shrimp
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ring (13.5 ounces) smoked sausage
- ¼ cup (½ stick / 57 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic
- 2 cups (476 g) heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 cup (100 g) parmesan cheese
- Parsley
Instructions
- Boil salted water, cook fettuccine until al dente, reserving pasta water.
- Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the smoked sausage until golden.
- Cook shrimp in the same skillet until pink and opaque; remove and set aside.
- Add butter to skillet, melt, and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, remaining Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper; bring to a boil and simmer.
- Add parmesan cheese to the sauce until melted, then combine with pasta, sausage, and shrimp.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free version.
Fresh shrimp yields the best flavor, but frozen works well too, just thaw before using.
Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning based on your preference for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 220mg